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Some of your favorite "basic" systems?

I am in the market for a heat pump/propane furnace dual fuel setup. Since I am on a fairly tight budget, I am probably looking at a 13 or 14 seer heat pump. I’d appreciate it if some of you would post the brand and model numbers for some of your favorite “basic” systems. I am looking for a system similar to the one below. I am open to any and all brands.

unless you live way north. Since you are on a tight budget drop the 90% furnace. the average payback here with a heat pump is 12-15 yrs.(not worth it JMO)
Carrier Comfort series heat pump (dont have #'s at home)
Carrier 80% single speed ( again no #'s)

unless you live way north. Since you are on a tight budget drop the 90% furnace. the average payback here with a heat pump is 12-15 yrs.(not worth it JMO)

I live in Winston-Salem NC. We don't have many days under 30 degrees, but we do have some. So I don't want to rely solely on a heat pump for heat. And unfortunately, due to venting issues I need to use a 90 furnace v/s an 80.

I am in the market for a heat pump/propane furnace dual fuel setup. Since I am on a fairly tight budget, I am probably looking at a 13 or 14 seer heat pump. I’d appreciate it if some of you would post the brand and model numbers for some of your favorite “basic” systems. I am looking for a system similar to the one below. I am open to any and all brands.

I live in Winston-Salem NC. We don't have many days under 30 degrees, but we do have some. So I don't want to rely solely on a heat pump for heat. And unfortunately, due to venting issues I need to use a 90 furnace v/s an 80.

Thanks to all for the suggestions.

On a tight budget and you want a dual system in Winston Salem? You don't need it. Auxillary heat strips in the heat pump will take care of your needs at a much lower cost.

A couple of years ago I would have agreed with the dual set up, but with gas prices the way they are now it's just not worth it in most of NC.